2009 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Seat Leon
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Seat Leon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Seat Leon would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Seat Leon (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Leon weights approximately 141 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Seat Leon (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 2009 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2006 Seat Leon has manual transmission. 2006 Seat Leon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 2006 Seat Leon | |
Make | Honda | Seat |
Model | Civic | Leon |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1984 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1193 kg | 1334 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |